There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples StationEmpire Builder
1h$8–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to StaplesJefferson 830
1h 15m$6–50Drive 63 mi
- Drive from Detroit Lakes to Staples63 mi
1h 17m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes to Staples63 mi
1h 17m$140–170
Detroit Lakes to Staples by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Lakes and arriving at Staples. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station station and arriving at Staples Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Detroit Lakes and Staples is 62 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $60.
The train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station takes 1h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit Lakes to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Detroit Lakes station.
Detroit Lakes to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Detroit Lakes to Staples is to train which takes 1h and costs $8 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $50 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Detroit Lakes, MN, USA and Staples, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–60 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Lakes to Staples once daily. Tickets cost $6–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $10–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Lakes to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Staples station.
Detroit Lakes to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Lakes to Staples is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Detroit Lakes to Staples.
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